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Mo. Senate Panel Endorses Protecting Gun Owners

The measure would prohibit refusing to hire an applicant solely because the person has used a firearm for a legal purpose, such as self-defense.

2012/04/18

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Judge: Iowa Did Not Discriminate Against Thousands Of Black Employees

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s state government employment policies have not discriminated against black employees and job applicants, a judge ruled Tuesday in a case closely watched by civil rights activists. District Judge Robert Blink issued […]

2012/04/17

Missouri House Panel to Again Consider Discrimination Bill

Will attempt to get around a veto issued by Gov. Jay Nixon earlier this year.

2012/04/09

Lawmakers Grilled on Rights of the Disabled

A rally at the capitol Tuesday led by hundreds of people with disabilities and their advocates called for having a voice in public policy.

2012/04/05

Workplace Discrimination Law Passes Missouri House

Still must be reconciled with the Senate

2012/02/09

Workplace Bill Under Fire from Legislative Black Caucus

Missouri’s Legislative Black Caucus is in opposition of a bill they say will eliminate years of progress for civil rights and discrimination protection for employees.

2012/01/31

Missouri House Panel Makes It More Difficult to Prove Workplace Discrimination

Legislation ties punitive damage maximum to size of employer.

2012/01/23

Missouri Senate Panel OKs Workplace Discrimination Bil

Lawmakers are again trying to change the rules for workplace discrimination cases after similar legislation was vetoed last year.

2012/01/12

NAACP Accuses Hazelwood School District of Discrimination

Says construction project policy shuts out blacks and women

2011/12/15

Laclede Cab Fined for Workplace Discrimination

“The Missouri Commission on Human Rights found the defendant’s actions to be illegal and therefore ordered the appropriate remedies.”

2011/09/12

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